Land's End to Scilly flights get go ahead from Europe

The news has been welcomed by the Council of the Isles of Scilly Credit: ITV News

The go ahead has finally been given for 9 million pounds worth of improvements to the airports at Land's End and the Isles of Scilly.

Work to hard surface the runway at Land's End and upgrade navigation aids at St.Mary's had been delayed until it was approved by the EU.

The runway at Land's End is frequently waterlogged because of problems with the current grass surface Credit: ITV News

The European Commission says the improvements will increase the accessibility to the Cornwall region, a key part of Europe’s transport policy. It's hoped it will also help the Scillies in its bid to tackle a worrying decline in tourism.